Trauma Accidents in the Drama Severe Trauma Center, If You Can Avoid It...
Feb 18, 2025
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In just two weeks after its release, the topical index surged 138.7%.
It drew tension to viewers by depicting an emergency that separates life and death, while at the same time, it further increased the sense of immersion in the play by solving the grievances and dedication of medical staff in the medical field with the outstanding acting skills of major actors.
Trauma is damage to the body due to external physical shock or pressure, and is classified according to its degree and severity. It ranges from minor trauma such as small wounds, abrasions, and bruises to serious trauma that requires first aid such as bleeding, fractures, and organ damage.
Severe trauma is a condition in which several areas are damaged at the same time or are seriously damaged and widespread, which can be directly linked to life. Examples include damage to major organs such as the brain, heart, and liver, internal organ bleeding, large area burns of 3 degrees, spinal damage, and multiple fractures.
Such trauma can be thought of as an event that only occurs in dramas, but in fact, trauma is an accident that can occur to anyone in daily life.
According to the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's statistics on the 2023 Community-Based Severe Trauma Survey', the main causes of severe trauma were transportation accidents (49.1%), falls and slips (43.8%), blunt injuries (4.1%), and penetration injuries (1.8%). Road and off-road transportation areas (49.0%), home and residential facilities (25.5%), and industrial/agricultural facilities (14.4%) are in order of occurrence, indicating that accidents in daily life can lead to severe trauma.
Looking at the occurrence status of transportation accidents by type, it was found that the incidence rate decreased in pedestrians and vehicles, while the use of personal mobile devices such as electric kickboards and electric wheelchairs increased by about three times.
Considering that 75% of patients with personal mobility accidents who visited the emergency room did not wear helmets, and more than 40% of severe trauma patients had head damage, it is urgent to raise awareness of the use of safe personal mobility devices such as wearing helmets.
Director Yoon Chang-guk (emergency medicine specialist) of Daedong Hospital Regional Emergency Medical Center said "The dramatic emergency described in the drama may be considered irrelevant to me in reality, but it can happen in various forms to anyone"Safety rules prevent trauma and act as an important factor in determining the degree and prognosis of trauma in the event of an accident, so it must be recognized and practiced." he advised.
To prevent traffic accidents, follow traffic laws such as speed, signal, and illegal parking, prohibit drunk driving, and use public transportation after taking drugs that can reduce driving ability such as drowsiness. Also, make sure to wear a seat belt and do not use a smartphone while driving. Pay attention to vehicle inspection such as tires, brakes, turn signals, and lights, and if you are unable to concentrate due to fatigue or drowsiness, you must take a rest.
Personal mobile devices must wear protective equipment such as helmets and comply with the ride quota because they drive with their bodies exposed to the outside. Driving after drinking is absolutely prohibited, and using cell phones or wearing earphones can cause accidents. Refrain from using it during bad weather or at night, comply with traffic laws, secure a safe distance, and slow down.
To prevent falls and slips, avoid slippery or dark places such as rain and snow, and use hiking boots and hiking sticks when hiking and choose a course that suits your physical strength. At home, you should organize your items so that there are no obstacles, and stairs and bathrooms should be non-slip.
Since the speed of first aid after a trauma accident greatly affects the severity and prognosis, it is important to immediately ask 119 for help if the symptoms are judged to be serious.
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This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
